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Megan Allen
Senior (R)
Goalkeeper
Virginia Beach, VA/Kempsville

At Delaware: Will battle Nikki Rhoades for the starting goalkeeper spot • ranks tied for third in Delaware history with 344 career saves. 2006: Started the first four games in the Blue Hen goal before suffering a season-ending injury • posted 21 saves and allowed 14 goals on the year • did not allow a goal in the second shootout during the 4-3 win over Syrcuse (9/3). 2005: Started all 19 games in the Delaware goal • led the CAA with 132 saves and 6.95 saves per game • posted a .742 save percentage and a 2.43 goals against average • did not allow a goal in the first half while combining with Nikki Rhoades to shut out La Salle in the season finale (10/30) • allowed just one goal in seven games • played all but 68:51 on the season. 2004: First team STX/NFHCA All-Mid Atlantic Region and first team All-Colonial Athletic Association selection • started all 22 games in the Delaware goal and set the UD single season record by playing 1,597 minutes • led the CAA with a 1.31 goals against average and nine shutouts • named CAA Player of the Week on August 30 • ranked 13th in Division I in goals against average and 19th in save percentage • made a season-high eight saves at Maryland in the NCAA Tournament and at Michigan State. 2003: Started all 21 games as a freshman • was 14-7 with a 1.84 GAA • played all but 61:26 of the season and led all CAA netminders in minutes played • recorded four shutouts (five shared) and had a .689 save percentage • held opponents to one goal or less 11 times in her rookie season • ranked third in the CAA in shutouts and goals allowed average and was seventh in save percentage.

High School: Earned first-team All-Beach District, first team all-region and all-state as a senior • named 2002 Norfolk Sports Club Field Hockey Player of the Year • led Kempsville to district semifinals as a sophomore, state finals as a junior and district finals as a senior • also played varsity soccer and basketball.

Personal: Megan Elizabeth Allen • daughter of Daniel and Kathryn Allen • has a younger sister, Sarah • enjoys surfing in her free time • works as a lifeguard during the summer • elementary education major with a minor in history at Delaware.

Year GP/GS W-L GAA SV % ShO
2003 21/21 14-7 1.84 .689 *4
2004 22/22 15-7 1.31 .781 9
2005 19/19 8-11 2.43 .742 *0
2006 4/4 2-2 5.02 .600 0
Totals 66/66 39-27 1.94 .729 13
 
 
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